Moroccan Harira Soup

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch of saffron threads
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup vermicelli or broken angel hair pasta
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. In a large pot, combine lentils, chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, celery, cilantro, parsley, tomato paste, spices, and broth.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1-2 hours until the lentils and chickpeas are tender.
  3. Add vermicelli and cook until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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